A Dreamweaving for Moving Through Change Slowly
On Transition, Change & Uncertainty
The world rushes us through change. Move on. Get over it. Adapt quickly. But not everyone processes at the same speed. Some of us need more time — time to grieve what's ending, time to adjust to what's new, time to find our footing in unfamiliar terrain. This dreamweaving is for those who need to move through change slowly, at their own pace.
Moving slowly is not failure. It is a different kind of wisdom — the wisdom that says thoroughness matters more than speed, that deep integration takes time, that rushing often means missing important steps.
This meditation gives you permission to go at your pace, not the world's.
What Slow Change Needs
Moving through change slowly requires certain conditions that rushed change often denies.
- Time to process before being expected to act
- Space to grieve without pressure to "move on"
- Permission to not be okay yet
- Understanding from others who expect quick adaptation
- Grace for the fumbling that comes with learning new ways
- Trust that your pace is valid, even if different
If you need more time than others expect, that is information about your process, not a character flaw.
The Gift of Slowness
Scripture often speaks of God's timing being different from ours — not always faster, sometimes slower. "Be still and know that I am God." The spiritual life is rarely rushed. Deep work takes time. Fruit ripens in its season, not on demand.
Slowness may be the condition for depth. What you integrate slowly, you integrate thoroughly.
A Meditation for Slow Movers
This meditation gives permission for your own pace.
Lord, I am moving slowly. Others want me to move faster — to adapt, to adjust, to get on with things. But I need more time. I need to process what is ending before I can fully embrace what is beginning. I need to grieve, to understand, to find my footing. Help me honor my own pace. Help me resist the pressure to rush through what deserves slow attention. You are not in a hurry. Your work in me takes whatever time it takes. Let me trust that slowness is not failure. Let me integrate deeply rather than adapt superficially. Meet me in the slow moving, and walk beside me at my pace.
After the meditation, take whatever pace feels right today. Speed is not the measure of successful change.
Honoring Your Pace
These approaches may help you move through change at a pace that serves you.
- Communicate your needs to those who expect faster change
- Build in extra time for transitions when possible
- Resist comparing your pace to others' — everyone is different
- Notice what gets lost when you rush — slowness preserves
- Celebrate small movements — they add up
- Trust that arrival matters more than speed
You will get through the change. The pace at which you do so is your own to determine, as much as circumstances allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it okay to need more time than others?
Yes. People process change at different rates. Introverts, sensitive people, deep processors often need more time. This is not weakness — it is how you are wired. Honor your process rather than forcing someone else's timeline.
What if others pressure me to move faster?
Communicate your needs calmly. Most people will understand if you explain that you process slowly and need more time. Some situations have genuine deadlines; where possible, build in extra buffer. Where not, do your best and accept imperfection.
Is slow change better than fast change?
Not always better, but often deeper. Fast change can work for surface-level adaptations. Deeper transformations usually require more time. The right speed depends on the nature of the change and the person experiencing it.
How do I know if I'm going too slow?
If slowness becomes avoidance — if you're using time to dodge rather than process — that's different from genuine slow integration. Honest self-reflection can distinguish between "I need more time" and "I'm avoiding what needs to happen."
Related Reflections
- A Gentle Reflection for Life Transitions — Grace for the journey.
- On Permission to Pause — The gift of stopping.
- On Stillness That Feels Uncomfortable — When stopping is hard.
- Browse All Reflections — Find more quiet spaces for the searching soul.